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DIY Kids Emotions Game + Emotions Words Printable

By Krissy of B-Inspired Mama 27 Comments

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We had so much fun participating in the Summer Love Books exchange last month.  The exchange, hosted by The Educators’ Spin On It, paired up twenty blogging mamas to exchange their favorite children’s books and activity ideas inspired by those books.

We were so thrilled when we were paired up with awesome mama blogger, Laura from Play Dr. Mom, and her two little ones, Henry and Honor.  Since Laura is a Child Psychologist, she sent along her favorite children’s book about kids emotions, Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day, by Jamie Lee Curtis.

The kids got such a giggle out of the many emotions and faces throughout the book.  It’s rhyming lines make it a really fun read, too.  It’s a great book for explaining emotions to children.  Laura sent along a mini photo album and a list of activity ideas for learning about emotions, too.

Make a Simple DIY Kids Emotions Game!

Here’s how we decided to make our own emotions game and book…

Teach Kids Emotions with a DIY Emotion Matching Game - B-Inspired Mama

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DIY Kids Emotions Game

Supplies for the Kids Emotions Game:

  • free kids emotions words printable (printed and cut out)
  • photos of the kids making faces for each emotion word on the printable
  • scissors and/or scrapbooking paper trimmer
  • laminator and thermal laminating pouches (or can laminate at an office supply or printing store)
  • round self-adhesive hook and loop fasteners (i.e. velcro)
  • a mini 4×6” photo album

Making a Kids Emotions Game for Teaching Kids About Emotions at B-Inspired Mama

First, Download the Kids Emotions Words Printable:

How to Make your Kids Emotions Game:

  1. Print the free kids emotions printable at 4×6” and cut them down to 3.5” x 5.5”. Laminate for durability.
  2. Take close-up photos of the kids making faces of each of the emotions listed on the emotions printable. Laminate them for durability.
  3. Adhere round self-adhesive hook and loop fasteners to the back of the emotion words cards.
  4. Adhere the matching round self-adhesive hook and loop fasteners to the bottom front of the kids emotions pictures.
  5. Now, let the kids try to match the emotion words to the correct emotions pictures!

Kids Emotions Matching Game

Since Sawyer is a beginning reader, this is great for him to practice reading his emotion words.  When we are all done playing the emotions game, we store the pictures with their emotion words cards in the mini photo album for a fun emotions photo book.

We’re loving our new book and emotions game inspired by Laura, Henry, and Honor.  Please go visit Laura at Play Dr. Mom and find out her other favorite children’s books about feelings.

Explaining emotions to children can be tricky.  How do you talk about emotions with your kids?  I’d love to hear about it in the comments below!

Don’t forget your Kids Emotions Words Printable:

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About Krissy of B-Inspired Mama

Former M.Ed Art Teacher. Current Blogger & Social Media Influencer. Always Crazy & Creative Mama of 3.

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  1. Chris says

    May 26, 2017 at 5:02 AM

    Love this idea, what a very inventive way to impart the power of emotion and emotional repsonses on your children.

    excellent.

    Reply
  2. lorraine murray says

    February 11, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    loved this and am going to share with my facebook page and students I teach. Something I would add in (if it’s okay to suggest) is having an outline of their body on the back… and they place a coloured circle on it so that not only do they have a face for the emotion, but they notice where they feel it on their body). Having taught kids meditation, it is the body that signals an emotion (just like kids get that feeling when they need the toilet) and if they notice and listen to the signal, they can use meditation and mindfulness to connect with it and stop it from becoming overwhelming. Just a thought! Keep up the great work! 🙂

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    • Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says

      February 11, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      Oh – such a great suggestion! I love that. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  3. Lolly says

    November 12, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Amanda,
    Great idea thank you so much.

    Reply
  4. Intan says

    April 19, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Wonderful! I am going to do your idea with my beloved students. Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  5. Brooke says

    February 21, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Wow, this is a GREAT idea!! Thank you for sharing. Our house will really be able to use this! — Question, do you recommend investing in a laminating machine or going to a local Kinko’s? (i.e. how much do you need to use the laminating machine to make it worth it?) Thanks!

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    • Krissy @ B-InspiredMama says

      February 23, 2013 at 7:56 AM

      Honestly – I don’t use ours tons. Every couple of months. But it was only like $18 and I think totally worth it. Really nice to have on hand! Lots of projects would never get done if I had to arrange to go somewhere to laminate. Thanks for your kind words!

      Reply
  6. andie jaye says

    July 21, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    we love this book! and what a fun idea to promote emotional intelligence! their pictures are great! thanks for linking it up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

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  7. Natasha SerenityYou says

    July 20, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    wow love this so much. pinning

    i would also love it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday that runs from Saturday-Thursday.

    also your newest follower
    http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

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  8. Lorie K says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Love your activities. Featuring you again on my Kid's Co-op post tomorrow. 🙂

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  9. maggy, red ted art says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    What a fabulous way to explore emotions and it is SO CUTE TOO!!!!! What a fun keepsake.

    Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

    Maggy

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  10. MaryAnne K says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I've been meaning to do this with my kids – such a great resource!

    We have that same laminating machine – works great!

    Thanks for linking up to Learning Laboratory =)

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  11. pinkoddy says

    July 15, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    That's a really good idea as we think our youngest has Aspergers. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. JDaniel4's Mom says

    July 14, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    It looks like they had a wonderful time making faces! I love this idea!

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  13. Danielle says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Adorable idea! I have to pin this to remember when we do our feelings study!

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    • Krissy Sherman Bonning says

      July 12, 2012 at 2:49 PM

      Hope you enjoy it, Danielle!

      Reply
  14. Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Thanks you Krissy for participating in the LOVE BOOKS Exchange this summer. The emotion pictures your children took are adorable and I used this game in my Kindergarten classroom, makes a fun handdrawn book too and great story prompts. Can't wait to see what you shared with Laura at Play Dr. Mom!

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    • Krissy Sherman Bonning says

      July 12, 2012 at 2:49 PM

      Yes, my Sawyer wants to make a book with drawings now!

      And thanks for hosting the exchange. It was a blast!

      Reply
  15. PlayDrMom says

    July 11, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    WOWZA! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out! Great post!

    I'm SO glad that we were exchange buddies!!!

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    • Krissy Sherman Bonning says

      July 12, 2012 at 2:48 PM

      Thanks so much, Laura!!! We loved the book and activity. Can't wait to see what you did with your book. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Tonii says

    July 11, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    What a fantastic idea!! I adore that book, but the printable and activity just make it that much better. Thank you SO much for sharing!!

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    • Krissy Sherman Bonning says

      July 12, 2012 at 2:48 PM

      You're welcome, Tonii. I can't believe we hadn't even read that book before. It is great!

      Reply
  17. Amanda says

    July 11, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I LOVE this game! I so would have used this in my practice with my kids in therapy. However, I will absolutly use it with my own. Feeling identification is such an important skill that many kids just don't have. Good job, Mama!

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    • Krissy Sherman Bonning says

      July 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM

      Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply

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